B.J. Friley of Vicksburg and Brenda Kay Cousins of Redwood were married at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 2010, at Riverfront Park. Judge Jeff Crevitt officiated at the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of the late Jeffie and Faye Nell Gainey of Vicksburg.

The groom is the son of Sgt. 1st Class Raymond and Mary Friley of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of the late Joe Friley Sr. of Vaughn; the late Dersie Friley of Mesquite, Texas; and the late L.J. Simpson and Annie Earline Simpson of Vicksburg.

The bride was given in marriage by her daughter, Kayla Cousins, who also served as maid of honor. The bride’s chosen colors were purple and silver.

A selection by Celine Dion was presented for the music.

Matron of honor was Wendy Lynn Friley Staggs, sister of the groom, of Vicksburg. Rex “Kenny” Staggs Jr. of Vicksburg served as best man.

A reception followed at the park. Hostess was Wendy Lynn Friley Staggs.

For a wedding trip, the couple is traveling to Lakeville, Minn. They will make their home in Vicksburg. The bride is a homemaker, and the groom is a layman preacher at Warrenton Independent Baptist Church.